PreviousBoating Weather
When you become a boat owner, you need to learn all sorts of things about boating so that you can be the best, safest, most responsible boater that you can. For example, knowing which types of boats are better in certain weather and climates will help you choose a good boat for your location. It's also important to have a weather radio on your boat and understand boating weather terminology, which is similar to traditional weather forecasting but with a few new terms. For example, you'll need to understand the concepts of surf and the height waves and how serious that is depending on their size. You don't want to hear on your radio that they're calling for 15 foot surf, and think that you'll be okay.
That means waves will be 15 feet tall. Unless you're a large vessel or anchored to something, you're likely to be tossed about like popcorn popping in the bag. Taking the time to learn about boating weather will help you to know when it's good to go boating and when you should stay home, or head home if you're already out. You don't need to be an expert, by any means. You simply need to understand the basics so that you're prepared and informed for everything that comes with being a boater.
Boating weather is also notorious for changing very quickly. This is because weather patterns and fronts move much faster over open water than they do over land, and conditions can change from perfectly sunny to stormy and high seas in a matter of a minute. All it takes is one volatile storm cloud to let loose, and you could get dumped on without even expecting it. That's why it's important to be prepared. The weather forecast is good to know and understand, but it is only a prediction. What actually happens can be very different, so you should be ready for anything.
You should always have food and water stored on your boat, along with a battery operated radio and flashlight. That way, if you lose power or get stranded in a storm, you won't be without the necessities. Another thing to consider is purchasing a set of flares and a flare gun, so that you can find other vessels or notify someone that you need help when your CB radio and cell phone aren't working. In most cases, cell phones don't work on the ocean. Although technology is improving, you can't rely on them for your lifeline on your boat. By being prepared you can avoid most bad weather and survive the stuff that you can't avoid with ease.
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Submitted by: michelle
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Added: Thu Dec 11 2008
